Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!
What you will be doing
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Large Strategic Accounts; forecasts, sales vs. plan and purchasing trends, whether based on historical demand or new customer requirements to maximize Cencora FFS compliance.
Builds and manages relationships with Large Strategic Accounts, Suppliers and other functional areas in order to improve performance, buy side profitability, inventory productivity and overall team effectiveness.
Responsible for pricing issues and reconciling invoice discrepancies while working in conjunction with Large Accounts, Suppliers, Contracts, Accounts Payable and the Distribution Centers.
Manages Inventory by maintaining service levels, while preventing the purchase of non-productive inventory. Works closely with Customers, Suppliers, NRC and Distribution Centers to move any non-productive inventory.
Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges Cencora and strategic accounts faces as it relates to procuring product and supplier and distribution center relations.
Manages opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances, new item purchases and promotional activities for suppliers and customers.
Partners with large strategic accounts daily and acts as an advocate for Cencora interests relative to large strategic accounts' actions and policies.
Ability to resolve issues independently.
Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character.
Makes strategic decisions to find solutions to increase Cencora's profitability.
Able to mentor and train other employees.
Performs related duties as assigned.
What your background should look like
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires minimum of four (4) years directly related and progressively responsible experience.
MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of fundamental concepts, principles, practices and procedures in Procurement
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Knowledge of Cencora policies, programs & services and products
Ability to multi-task
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong negotiating skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong mathematical skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
What Cencora offers
We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
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Schedule
Full time
Affiliated Companies
Affiliated Companies: AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.
The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.
Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email [email protected]. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned